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Sep 2013
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Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
...fairly entertaining film never quite rises above its need to stick to the tried-and-tested.
May 2013
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Yamla Pagla Deewana 2
Forget funny, the sequel isn't even mildly amusing. It's just boring.
Jun 2013
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The Xpose
...the film fails spectacularly is in its inability to come together as either an unapologetic camp-fest or serious murder mystery, trying to walk the fine line unsuccessfully. As a movie set against the backdrop of the Hindi film industry, it’s neither outrageous, nor sardonic, and definitely not cheesy enough.
May 2014
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The Lunchbox
...an exceptional film, a rare gem that arrives only once in a few years.
Sep 2013
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The Lunchbox
Watch The Dirty Picture for the gutsiest, most versatile actor we have today.
Dec 2011
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The Attacks Of 26/11
...an exploitative, voyeuristic endeavour undertaken by a filmmaker because he has the money and resources to do so.
Mar 2013
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That Girl in Yellow Boots
TGIYB, in the end, is a middling effort that has its share of highs, but leaves you unmoved and slightly disappointed.
Sep 2011
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Thank You
...what can a Kumar or a Khan do, when there's no script. Go through the motions, of course. Question is: do YOU want to?
Apr 2011
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Talaash
As much as the story hinges on the final revelation – one that’s supposed to jolt you – the journey itself isn’t too bad either. It demands an investment of time and patience, surely, but the pay-off is rewarding.
Nov 2012
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Table No. 21
...it’s a well-paced thriller with some highs and quite a few lows, and it’s never boring.
Jan 2013
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Table No. 21
It'll probably be the best film you'll be watching for a long time to come.
May 2011
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Special 26
...the few hiccups aside, the movie works primarily due to Pandey’s ability to draw in the viewer with witty writing and interesting character interactions.
Feb 2013
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Soundtrack
Incoherent sometimes, but enjoyable eventually, Soundtrack deserved to be a better film. In its present state, it's not-so-bad either.
Oct 2011
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Singham Returns
...with its kitsch, hyperbole and melodrama, is a smartly-made film, where the manipulation is apparent, but not always a put-off.
Aug 2014
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Shootout At Wadala
...would have been fun if it made no bones about being an unabashed crowd-pleaser, rather than the “authentic” docu-drama it annoyingly pretends to be and using the premise as a license to indulge in three Bs – bullets, breasts and (what you also end up telling yourself after watching it), “bhenchod.”
May 2013
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Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi
I suggest you watch it for some honest moments and a lovable performance by Boman Irani.
Aug 2012
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Shanghai
Shanghai, Banerjee’s fourth film, is his best. It’s also a very important film, in addition to being consistently engaging and extremely satiating.
Jun 2012
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Oct 2013
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Shaadi Ke Side Effects
...displays massive potential, but never quite manages to live up to it. It tries to be too many things at once – a slice-of-life comedy, a tearjerker, commentary on marriage – without really managing to nail any one of them.
Feb 2014
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Satya 2
...in a sense, Varma is challenging audiences to compare him against his younger self. The results aren’t pretty.
Nov 2013
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Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns
It seems that the temptation to cash in on Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster’s success – rather than a story that deserved to be told – is what drove the sequel. Despite that, there’s still a lot to be cherished in the film.
Mar 2013
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Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster
...draws you in at the very start, keeps you hooked throughout, and ends on a high. In other words, you have very little reason to miss the film.
Sep 2011
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Rockstar
Imtiaz deserves credit for trying his hand at something different from what the mainstream churns out every week. And for bringing back the one aspect sorely missing from Hindi films lately -- music.
Nov 2011